Real: Owning Your Christian Faith

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Many second-generation believers struggle to develop authentic faith. Is it the parenting, the church, the systems Or could it be that a background in the church provides its own unique set of struggles Written from a confessed churchaholic--now an author, pastor, and father--REAL pulls open the curtains and offers an introspective look at what the Bible says to those who've grown up in the faith, answering the questions we've long been afraid to voice. Why do I desire to sin What's the secret to lasting intimacy with God REAL offers second-generation Christians a lifeline to personal intimacy with God, a biblical mandate to take ownership of their faith, and grace-based tips on continuing a legacy of faith.

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Daniel Darling is the vice president of communications for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. He previously served five years as senior pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in Gages Lake, Illinois. He is a contributor to Leadership Journal, Gospel Coalition, and a variety of other publications. He has written several books, including Activist Faith, Teen People of the Bible (nominated for a Gold Medallion Award), Crash Course, and iFaith. Dans work has been featured by leading evangelical publications. He has been profiled by the Chicago Tribune and is a contributing writer to Zondervans Couples Devotional Bible. He has guest-blogged for Michael Hyatt and other leading blogs. Daniel has a bachelors degree in pastoral ministry from Dayspring Bible College. He blogs at danieldarling.com.